The Blog For Dogs

The Blog For Dogs

A lamb that had been missing from a farm for a week was found stuck in an old tree stump – by a police dog. German shepherd Harry was out for a morning run with handler PC Dave Carter near Norwich on Friday. “PD Harry located a stuck lamb this morning on his leg stretch!! […]

Many would argue that Afghan hounds are some of the most fabulous dogs in the world – but being fab takes effort. Afghan Hounds are ‘high maintenance’ pets who require regular grooming, weekly baths and brushing to prevent tangling and matting their thick, fine and silky coats. And to make sure their locks were kept […]

A disabled puppy who took his first steps without a wheelchair just days ago, has been given a hero’s welcome at Crufts. Hungarian Vizsla Gilbert has struggled to walk ever since he was accidentally trodden on days after being born. The dog’s spine was left permanently injured, with his right hip crushed. Vets believed the […]

A chihuahua has gone missing from Gainsborough, leaving three young children “heartbroken”. The dog has been missing since around 3pm on Monday, March 4, from near Ravendale Road – and an appeal to help has been shared around the country on Facebook. The owner, Amy Louise, lives with her children Rosie, 5, Annabelle, 3, Lewis, […]

More and more workplaces are ending canine segregation and allowing employees to bring their dogs to work. But does your furry friend have a ticket to ride? Did you know that your dogs on the train – “maximum two per passenger”? The possibilities are endless, especially if your workplace has a bring-your-dog-to-work policy, as many […]

As pet parents, we’ve probably all come across a lost or stray dog at some point. Chances are you’ve even spotted a dog, owned and loved, but, way out in-front of their owner; mistakenly thinking you had to swoop in and save the day. But sometimes, it’s not as easy to approach a stray dog, […]

Although Britain sees itself as a nation of animal lovers, up to 85 percent of our huge dog population feel the anxiety of being separated from their human companions. Many dogs are suffering in silence when their owners go out for hours on end oblivious to the misery faced by their pets. Today, the RSPCA is launching […]

Update from owner… ‼️Amo is HOME‼️ I just want to update you all on this evenings events. I received a message from somebody saying they had found a dog like Amo wondering in Bedfordshire, so they sent me photos and sure enough it was her. After a 2 1/2 hour drive each way, Amo is […]

Many raw-meat dog foods contain high levels of bacteria that pose a risk to animals and humans, experts warn. Owners are at particular risk if they let their pet lick them after it has eaten raw bone, meat or offal, they say in Vet Record. The diets are becoming increasingly popular, touted by some as offering […]

The following dogs are featured in the DogLost column in the current issue of The Countryman’s Weekly. For further details on each dog, enter the 6 digit DogLost ID in the search box on the website: http://www.doglost.co.uk

Walking your dog is not always easy – they pull and aren’t always obedient – so imagine walking 26 at once. This man has walked over 50,000 and earns thousands of pounds every week doing it. He has released fetching photos of his pack of posing pooches. The dogs all belong to Tim Pink’s school […]

You’ve probably heard of the Rio carnival and know what to expect – colourful outfits and lots of music. And it turns out everyone gets involved, even the pets. These dogs got into the spirit with a range of great costumes at the annual event in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The event, called the […]

Pancake Day is Tuesday, and we’re super excited to wake up and smother our pancakes in lemon and sugar. Or maybe Nutella and banana, if we’re feeling a little adventurous. But you should hold the chocolate if you’re going to be treating your dog to a pancake – which likely a lot of you will […]

Joy turned to despair for Cramlington couple Ange and Glen Lowes when their rescue terrier Rosie went missing as they got married. A newlywed couple say they will “never stop searching” for their beloved dog Rosie after she went missing on their wedding day. It should have been the happiest day of Ange and Glen […]

Two dogs who were found trapped in a Bath house with a dead body after more than two weeks are flourishing nine months later. Sandy and Patch were found malnourished and hours from death alongside their owner Scott Lafferty who had died from a stab wound. But according to their adopted families, both dogs are now very […]

Hector has appeared several times on the blog looking for a home so am very pleased to give you this update. Staff and volunteers at the RSPCA’s Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter had been desperately trying to find a family for two-year-old Hector ever since he was rescued in 2017. The shelter said they […]

Meet Dream the corgi – she is a dog that really lives up to her name. When her owner Nicky Logie’s cat Roo died six days after giving birth to five little kittens, Dream really stepped up. The orphaned kittens were still tiny and with no one to look after them, they were pretty vulnerable. […]

Dogs taken to a popular walking area in Culloden in Inverness have later become unwell, police have said. A substance found near Culloden Avenue, known locally as Gruffalo Walk, on Wednesday is being analysed as part of a police investigation. The number of dogs that have fallen ill was understood to be less than 10. […]